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The Crossing

Name: The Crossing
Director: Martin Asphaug
Released: 2004
Duration: 103 min

Representation Score

5.2/10

Fair

2004

Director

Martin Asphaug

Runtime

103 minutes

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The Crossing is a character-driven thriller that focuses on the personal fallout of a sudden physical crisis. The narrative is deeply rooted in traditional Western social structures, prioritizing the stability of a conventional marriage and the domestic sphere over broader social commentary. While the film provides significant visibility for disability by making paralysis the central plot catalyst, it lacks depth in representing multiple aspects of identity. The story remains largely confined to traditional heterosexual and gendered dynamics, offering little representation for LGBTQ+ or racially diverse communities. Ultimately, the film functions as a localized drama about individual loss and status, focusing on how a single man navigates the disruption of his traditional role as a provider and husband.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Crossing have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film focuses on a traditional heterosexual marriage and does not include any non-straight or non-cisgender identities or critiques of straight relationships.

How does The Crossing portray gender?

Fair

The story revolves around a traditional husband and wife relationship. The protagonist's loss of virility disrupts typical masculine roles, but the conflict remains centered on the conventional marriage.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Crossing?

Limited

The narrative seems to follow a traditional Western demographic profile. There is no indication of a diverse cast or non-Anglo-Saxon majority characters.

How does The Crossing represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film operates within a standard Western framework centered on the nuclear family. It explores personal stability after a crisis but does not challenge broader social or institutional structures.

Does The Crossing include disability representation?

Fair

A character with paralysis and impotence serves as the central figure. The disability drives the plot, though it is unclear if the character maintains significant control over their actions.

Present on Screen

Provides a central role for a character living with significant physical disability.
Explores the disruption of traditional masculine archetypes through physical loss.

Limited or Absent

Lacks visible LGBTQ+ representation or non-straight and non-cisgender identities.
Features a narrow demographic profile with little racial or ethnic diversity.
Relies on traditional Western frameworks rather than exploring multi-layered complexities.

Official Synopsis

Andreas has everything a man can wish for – a wonderful wife, a big house in the country, and a great job. But a sudden car accident puts him in a wheelchair, leaving him paralysed below the waste and impotent. Will his marriage work?

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